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as in liberates
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged
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as in opens
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam
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as in clears
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?
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as in relieves
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a phone call would free your parents from worry
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as in saves
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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Recent Examples of frees
The system also documents [the products that] will underperform, which is often the call merchants care about most, because killing the wrong bets early frees capital for the right ones.
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Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Removing the lowest leaves from tomato plants also frees up garden space and can allow you to companion plant lower growing veggies, herbs, and flowers beneath tomatoes.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
The Community Foundation administers the Mayor’s Trophy fund, an arrangement that frees the charitable fund from some tax filing requirements, notably IRA form 990, which discloses details about donations, income, and expenses.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2026
Giving people autonomy strengthens their judgment, builds trust and frees the leader to lead at a higher level.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
This approach not only offers better value, but also frees up evenings for more casual, spontaneous meals, whether that’s tapas in Spain or aperitivo in Italy.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Mother’s explosion distracts Blaine and frees Sam.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 May 2026
This shortcut frees your mind from having to remember to add fertilizer.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Mando frees him soon enough (after a funny encounter with a four-armed simian food-truck chef voiced with high anxiety by Martin Scorsese).
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 May 2026
Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Removing the lowest leaves from tomato plants also frees up garden space and can allow you to companion plant lower growing veggies, herbs, and flowers beneath tomatoes.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
The Community Foundation administers the Mayor’s Trophy fund, an arrangement that frees the charitable fund from some tax filing requirements, notably IRA form 990, which discloses details about donations, income, and expenses.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2026
Giving people autonomy strengthens their judgment, builds trust and frees the leader to lead at a higher level.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
This approach not only offers better value, but also frees up evenings for more casual, spontaneous meals, whether that’s tapas in Spain or aperitivo in Italy.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Mother’s explosion distracts Blaine and frees Sam.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 May 2026
This shortcut frees your mind from having to remember to add fertilizer.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Mando frees him soon enough (after a funny encounter with a four-armed simian food-truck chef voiced with high anxiety by Martin Scorsese).
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frees
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Clearing missions liberates the different Hyrule regions from Ganondorf's control and earns resources to level up your characters and their weapons.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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Anderson knows that the quality that liberates DiCaprio is comedy.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sweetgreen, with an array of salad and composed bowl food options opens its downtown location Tuesday on Woodward Avenue.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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Get Morning Squawk directly in your inbox CNBC’s Morning Squawk recaps the biggest stories investors should know before the stock market opens, every weekday morning.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
8 Dec. 2025
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Families are informed when their pet boards, lands, clears customs, and is delivered—all in real time, across the globe.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The path clears, and offers a vista to Skerjafjörður Bay, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the shores of Iceland.—
Brienne Walsh,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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His termination for cause, a designation that relieves Michigan of the obligation to pay him, could lead to a breach of contract and defamation lawsuit.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Aerlang Mini Massage Gun This quiet and compact massage gun relieves aches, pains, and tensions on the go.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
27 Nov. 2025
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There’s a chance that AI saves us from this dilemma by helping find a way to prevent Alzheimer’s onset, which Topol believes is a real possibility.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Dec. 2025
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Hayes also notes the ease of purchasing a bulk item that comes in packs—which not only saves you money on your holiday gifts, but also indicates that the item is meant to be purchased in bulk.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Dec. 2025
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The team also built a version of the microbe that releases human IL-10.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Once activated, this anti-nausea band releases a specific pattern of pulses that stimulate the median nerve under the skin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Their body care kit gets to the root of smooth skin with a trio of products including a pre-sluff bar that rids it of lotions and oils, a washable textured mitt that sloughs off dead cells and a eucalyptus-scented body lotion that loads it with hydration while making your bathroom smell like a spa.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Perhaps because tomato juice is nutritious, packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and the spiciness can induce a sweat, which, as people like to believe, rids the body of poisons.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
28 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who redeems more than 40,000 out-of-state bottles in a year will face up to five years in prison.—
Angela Eichhorst,
Hartford Courant,
8 May 2026
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Fortunately, the play has a surprise ending that somewhat redeems the characters and story.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Frees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frees. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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